How Pigeons And Other Animals Sense Magnetic Fields

Author : Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499409925

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How Pigeons and Other Animals Sense Magnetic Fields by Ryan Nagelhout Pdf

How do homing pigeons navigate? They have a special ability to sense magnetic fields. As readers learn about this impressive adaptation, they’re introduced to important science curriculum topics in a fresh, engaging way. Readers explore fun facts about pigeons and other animals that can also detect magnetic fields, including honeybees. Colorful photographs of these animals and a helpful graphic organizer are included to enhance the reading experience. With each turn of the page, readers will gain a new appreciation for pigeons, honeybees, and other animals that have their own built-in compass.

Author : Ryan Nagelhout
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499410723

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How Pigeons and Other Animals Sense Magnetic Fields by Ryan Nagelhout Pdf

How do homing pigeons navigate? They have a special ability to sense magnetic fields. As readers learn about this impressive adaptation, they’re introduced to important science curriculum topics in a fresh, engaging way. Readers explore fun facts about pigeons and other animals that can also detect magnetic fields, including honeybees. Colorful photographs of these animals and a helpful graphic organizer are included to enhance the reading experience. With each turn of the page, readers will gain a new appreciation for pigeons, honeybees, and other animals that have their own built-in compass.

Author : Joseph L. Kirschvink,Douglas S. Jones,Bruce J. MacFadden
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 679 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461303138

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Magnetite Biomineralization and Magnetoreception in Organisms by Joseph L. Kirschvink,Douglas S. Jones,Bruce J. MacFadden Pdf

The mystery of how migrating animals find their way over unfamiliar terrain has intrigued people for centuries, and has been the focus of productive research in the biological sci ences for several decades. Whether or not the earth's magnetic field had anything to do with their navigational abilities has sufaced and been dismissed several times, beginning at least in the mid to late 1800s. This topic generally remained out of the mainstream of scientific research for two reasons: (1) The apparent irreproducibility of many of the be havioral experiments which were supposed to demonstrate the existence of the magnetic sense; and (2) Perceived theoretical difficulties which were encountered when biophysi cists tried to understand how such a sensory system might operate. However, during the mid to late 1960s as the science of ethology (animal behavior) grew, it became clear from studies on bees and birds that the geomagnetic field is used under a variety of conditions. As more and more organisms were found to have similar abilities, the problem shifted back to the question as to the basis of this perception. Of the various schemes for trans ducing the geomagnetic field to the nervous system which have been proposed, the hy pothesis of magnetite-based magnetoreception discussed at length in this volume has per haps the best potential for explaining a wide range of these effects, even though this link is as yet clear only in the case of magnetotactic bacteria.

Author : Carlos López-Larrea
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461417040

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Sensing in Nature by Carlos López-Larrea Pdf

Biological systems are an emerging discipline that may provide integrative tools by assembling the hierarchy of interactions among genes, proteins and molecular networks involved in sensory systems. The aim of this volume is to provide a picture, as complete as possible, of the current state of knowledge of sensory systems in nature. The presentation in this book lies at the intersection of evolutionary biology, cell and molecular biology, physiology and genetics. Sensing in Nature is written by a distinguished panel of specialists and is intended to be read by biologists, students, scientific investigators and the medical community.

Author : Christine Honders
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781499410617

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How Cats and Other Animals See at Night by Christine Honders Pdf

All cats—from mountain lions to housecats—have amazing night vision. Why do they need it, and what adaptations in their eyes make it possible? Readers find the answers to these questions as they explore the science behind cats’ superpowered night vision. They also discover other animals that can see well in darkness, such as owls and giant squids. Fun facts about these animals and a detailed graphic organizer touch on a variety of science curriculum topics, and colorful pictures make learning about these topics engaging for readers.

Author : Knut Schmidt-Nielsen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1997-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107268500

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Animal Physiology by Knut Schmidt-Nielsen Pdf

How do dolphins catch fish in murky water? Why do moths drink from puddles? How do birds' eggs breathe? How do animals work? In this revised and updated edition of the acclaimed text Animal Physiology, the answers are revealed. In clear and stimulating style, Knut Schmidt-Nielsen introduces and develops the fundamental principles of animal physiology according to major environmental features - oxygen, food and energy, temperature, and water. The structure of the book is unchanged from the previous edition, but every chapter has been updated to take into account recent developments, with numerous new references and figures. Animal Physiology is suitable as a text for undergraduate and beginning graduate courses in physiology. As with previous editions, students, teachers as well as researchers will find this book a valuable and enjoyable companion to course work and research.

Author : Roswitha Wiltschko
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642797491

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Magnetic Orientation in Animals by Roswitha Wiltschko Pdf

Biological effects of magnetic fields have been studied in many animals and plants. The magnetic fields were of a wide intensity range and, as alternating fields, of a wide frequency range and of a variety of impulse shapes. Effects on the cellular level, on bio chemical processes, growth and development, interactions with physiology, sensory input, reflexes and rhythm control, to name just a few, have been reported. Numerous magnetically induced changes in behavior have also been described. Recently, the amount of literature covering biological effects of magnetic fields has been rapidly increasing. By now it has grown to such an extent that it can no longer be covered in one volume. Most reviews specialize and focus on particular aspects and/or types of fields or effects. For example, the book edited by MARET et al. (1986) gives an overview on biological effects of steady magnetic fields, MISAKIAN et al. (1993) reviewed those of extremely low frequency magnetic fields, focusing on in vitro effects. BERN HARD (1992) reported on 'electromagnetic smog' in view of pos sible effects on human health and well-being, and a series of papers edited by AMEMIYA (1994) summarizes Japanese research on effects of electromagnetic fields ranging from extern ely low to ultra-high frequencies. TENFORDE (1979) and ADEY (1981) sum marized and discussed tissue interactions, REITER (1993a) neu roendocrine and neurochemical changes associated with various kinds of electromagnetic fields. The book edited by KIRSCHVINK et al.

Author : Jack P. Hailman
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0674027957

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Coding and Redundancy by Jack P. Hailman Pdf

This book explores the strikingly similar ways in which information is encoded in nonverbal man-made signals (e.g., traffic lights and tornado sirens) and animal-evolved signals (e.g., color patterns and vocalizations). The book also considers some coding principles for reducing certain unwanted redundancies and explains how desirable redundancies enhance communication reliability. Jack Hailman believes this work pioneers several aspects of analyzing human and animal communication. The book is the first to survey man-made signals as a class. It is also the first to compare such human-devised systems with signaling in animals by showing the highly similar ways in which the two encode information. A third innovation is generalizing principles of quantitative information theory to apply to a broad range of signaling systems. Finally, another first is distinguishing among types of redundancy and their separation into unwanted and desirable categories. This remarkably novel book will be of interest to a wide readership. Appealing not only to specialists in semiotics, animal behavior, psychology, and allied fields but also to general readers, it serves as an introduction to animal signaling and to an important class of human communication.

Author : Bradley J. Roth
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030987749

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Are Electromagnetic Fields Making Me Ill? by Bradley J. Roth Pdf

Electricity and Magnetism (E&M) underlies many lifesaving medical devices, such as magnetic resonance imaging scanners, neural stimulators, and heart pacemakers. But E&M also attracts its share of bogus health claims, such as biomagnetic therapy. How do you separate the good from the bad? Sometimes it’s not easy: experiments are prone to artifacts, theories are limited by assumptions, and clinical trials can result in ambiguities. In this book, the author separates the wheat from the chaff, showing which applications of E&M are bogus and which are not. This book takes the reader on a tour through a range of fascinating phenomena, from effects that are constant in time at one extreme, such as transcranial direct current stimulation of the brain, to the millimeter-wave whole-body scanners which are familiar to frequent flyers at the other. Along the way, the author looks in depth at the dispute about power line magnetic fields and leukemia, a case study in what can go wrong when dubious claims inflame unjustified fears. The debate about cell phones and brain cancer still rages today, particularly for the microwave frequencies encountered with new 5G technology. Recently, the so-called Havana Syndrome has been attributed to microwave weapons, but the underlying biophysics of such weapons is unclear. For all these encounters with electricity and magnetism, the author, an eminent biophysicist, uses science and evidence to sort out fact from fantasy. This book is aimed at general readers who want to make sense of the mysterious and often controversial ways in which E&M interacts with the human body. It is also ideal for students and professionals in bioscience and health-related fields who want to learn more without getting overwhelmed by theory.

Author : Harvey J. Karten,William Hodos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Science
ISBN : WISC:89043213974

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A Stereotaxic Atlas of the Brain of the Pigeon by Harvey J. Karten,William Hodos Pdf

Author : Ian Newton
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 725 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128237526

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The Migration Ecology of Birds by Ian Newton Pdf

The Migration Ecology of Birds, Second Edition covers all aspects of this absorbing subject, including migratory processes, problems of navigation and vagrancy, timing and physiological control of migration, large-scale movement patterns, the effects of recent climate change, the problems that migrants face, and the factors that limit their populations. This book provides a thorough and in-depth review of the state of the science, with the text supplemented by abundant tables, maps and diagrams. Written by a world-renowned avian ecology and migration researcher, this book reveals the extraordinary adaptability of birds to the variable and changing conditions across the globe. This book represents the most updated and detailed review of bird migration, its evolution, ecology and bird physiology. Written in a clear and readable style, it will appeal not only to migration researchers in the field and ornithologists, but to anyone with an interest in this fascinating subject. Features updated and trending ecological aspects, including various types of bird movements, dispersal and nomadism, and how they relate to food supplies and other external conditions Contains numerous tables, maps, diagrams, a glossary, and a bibliography of more than 3,000 up-to-date references Written by an active researcher with a distinguished career in avian ecology, including migration research

Author : James D. Livingston
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1997-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674255371

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Driving Force by James D. Livingston Pdf

Driving Force unfolds the long and colorful history of magnets: how they guided (or misguided) Columbus; mesmerized eighteenth-century Paris but failed to fool Benjamin Franklin; lifted AC power over its rival, DC, despite all the animals, one human among them, executed along the way; led Einstein to the theory of relativity; helped defeat Hitler's U-boats; inspired writers from Plato to Dave Barry. In a way that will delight and instruct even the nonmathematical among us, James Livingston shows us how scientists today are creating magnets and superconductors that can levitate high-speed trains, produce images of our internal organs, steer high-energy particles in giant accelerators, and--last but not least--heat our morning coffee. From the "new" science of materials to everyday technology, Driving Force makes the workings of magnets a matter of practical wonder. The book will inform and entertain technical and nontechnical readers alike and will give them a clearer sense of the force behind so much of the working world.

Author : Michael D. Breed,Janice Moore
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128016831

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Animal Behavior by Michael D. Breed,Janice Moore Pdf

Animal Behavior, Second Edition, covers the broad sweep of animal behavior from its neurological underpinnings to the importance of behavior in conservation. The authors, Michael Breed and Janice Moore, bring almost 60 years of combined experience as university professors to this textbook, much of that teaching animal behavior. An entire chapter is devoted to the vibrant new field of behavior and conservation, including topics such as social behavior and the relationship between parasites, pathogens, and behavior. Thoughtful coverage has also been given to foraging behavior, mating and parenting behavior, anti-predator behavior, and learning. This text addresses the physiological foundations of behavior in a way that is both accessible and inviting, with each chapter beginning with learning objectives and ending with thought-provoking questions. Additionally, special terms and definitions are highlighted throughout. Animal Behavior provides a rich resource for students (and professors) from a wide range of life science disciplines. Provides a rich resource for students and professors from a wide range of life science disciplines Updated and revised chapters, with at least 50% new case studies and the addition of contemporary in-text examples Expanded and updated coverage of animal welfare topics Includes behavior and homeostatic mechanisms, behavior and conservation, and behavioral aspects of disease Available lab manual with fully developed and tested laboratory exercises Companion website includes newly developed slide sets/templates (PowerPoints) coordinated with the book

Author : David Barrie
Publisher : The Experiment
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781615196692

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Supernavigators by David Barrie Pdf

“Just astonishing . . . Our natural navigational capacities are no match for those of the supernavigators in this eye-opening book.”—Frans de Waal, The New York Times Book Review Publisher's note: Supernavigators was published in the UK under the title Incredible Journeys. Animals plainly know where they’re going, but how they know has remained a stubborn mystery—until now. Supernavigators is a globe-trotting voyage of discovery alongside astounding animals of every stripe: dung beetles that steer by the Milky Way, box jellyfish that can see above the water (with a few of their twenty-four eyes), sea turtles that sense Earth’s magnetic field, and many more. David Barrie consults animal behaviorists and Nobel Prize–winning scientists to catch us up on the cutting edge of animal intelligence—revealing these wonders in a whole new light.

Author : Adam Simmons
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780313355578

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Encyclopedia of Adaptations in the Natural World by Adam Simmons Pdf

This is a fascinating encyclopedia comparing the most important adaptations and evolutions in the natural world with the most important discoveries and inventions of human history. Welcome to the amazing world of adaptations, where species—including humans—develop fascinating new capabilities to ensure a competitive edge in their environment, or in some cases, survival itself. Encyclopedia of Adaptations in the Natural World is a wide-ranging catalog of the most important of those adaptations—from photosynthesis to the the peculiar "vampire"-like behavior of the tiny life form called the prion. The seven chapters in the Encyclopedia cover the key survival challenges all organisms face. Entries within those chapters cover specific adaptations from all forms of life, including animals, plants, bacteria, algae, fungi, and viruses. For each adaptation, the book also describes a related technological breakthrough in the human world, showing how engineers today study natural processes to help them develop new inventions.